Under your will, you are able to make a bequest to an animal charity or a not-for-profit organisation (NFPO) such as the RSPCA. This bequest will usually provide for a certain amount of money or for a fixed percentage to be donated from the estate. The donations made will usually be applied by the charity or NFPO at their discretion.
If it is your intention to make a donation to a charity or NFPO under your will, it is important that you instruct a solicitor to draft your will for several reasons:
- There are many charities and NFPO that have a similar name and it is crucial to identify the correct beneficiary, otherwise your intended recipient may miss out on the donation;
- Many charities and NFPO require certain provisions to be expressly set out in the will;
- You can obtain advice as to the risks associated with gifting a specific sum of money to a beneficiary (this is not limited to charities or NFPO but also individual beneficiaries);
- Any ambiguity or confusion about your intentions may result in the donation being invalid;
- A will must be executed in accordance with certain protocols, and a failure to comply will result in the will in its entirety being invalid.
If you require assistance with making a donation to charity under your will, you may wish to contact our firm and arrange an appointment to see one of our Animal Law & Pet Law Solicitors. Please call us on (02) 9233 4048 or send an email to info@navado.com.au.
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